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. ROFLMAO! That is hilarious. . What is that piece directly below where the tail stock joins the lower receiver? I don't have one of those on my AR-15A1. Collapsible handgrip? . Great little guns, ain't they? I've killed hundreds of aluminum cans with mine. Mine still has the collapsible stock, flash suppressor/muzzle brake, and unmodded magazines - guess I better stay out of California. heehee . Don't forget your earplugs!

. I can't imagine a .223 having much kick, except maybe in a derringer. Even in a "normal-sized" handgun, it shouldn't be bad. . With the AR-15/M-16, I'll choose unnoticeable. In a bolt-action, I'd call it very mild to mild. . There's quite a bit of powder there, but the bullet is very light - 55 grains seems to be the most common. . For a little more info on the .223, try

The gun is real, and appears to be painted with DuraCote standard color #66 Pink Lady. They have dozens of colors, including lots of cammo patterns that you make with peel and stick masking. Personally, I prefer buleing, browning, and Parkerizing, but I have to admit that the cammo patterns are pretty cool.